Lasting faith is based on who God is not just what He can do.

Every breakthrough reveals something new about God and/or you.

Until you understand Him, you can never truly understand you.

“Over the long run, however, the real reason you failed to stick with habits is that your self-image gets in the way. This is why you can't get too attached to one version of your identity. Progress requires unlearning. Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously edit your beliefs, and to upgrade and expand your Identity. “ - James Clear

The key to seeing change is to embrace your new identity in Christ.

Hold me now
In the hands that created the heavens
Find me now
Where the grace runs as deep as Your scars
You pulled me from the clay
Set me on a rock
Called me by Your Name
And made my heart whole again

Lifted up
And my knees know it's all for Your glory
That I might stand
With more reasons to sing than to fear
You pulled me from the clay
Set me on a rock
Called me by Your Name
And made my heart whole again

Are you gonna be like your father was and his father was?
Do you have to carry what they've handed down?

No, this is not your legacy
This is not your destiny
Yesterday does not define you

No, this is not your legacy
This is not your meant to be
I can break the chains that bind you

I have a dream for you
It's better than where you've been
It's bigger than your imagination

You're gonna find real love
And you're gonna hold your kids
You'll change the course of generations

The key to seeing change is to embrace your new identity in Christ.

So here I stand
High in surrender
I need You now

Hold my heart
Now and forever
My soul cries out

Once I was broken
But You loved my whole heart through
Sin has no hold on me
'Cause Your grace holds me now

And that grace
Owns the ground where the grave did
Where all my shame remains
Left for dead in Your wake
You crashed those age-old gates
You left no stone unturned
You stepped out of that grave
And shouldered me all the way

Healed and forgiven
Look where my chains are now
Death has no hold on me
'Cause Your grace holds that ground

The key to seeing change is to embrace your new identity in Christ.

God has called us to be a house of prayer. So for this week, we will be praying for our outreach at North, the spiritual growth of Encounter, God's empowerment for our vision, and other churches in our neighborhood. The week will culminate on Friday with a night of worship singing and experiences.

If you are a member of Encounter, you have a voice at our church. This is your opportunity to not only let your voice be heard but also be involved in making Encounter a great church. The business meeting allows you to utilize your gifts and talents by contributing to an area that meets your passion.
It is, also, potluck so bring a food item to share. Just imagine eating, planning, and building with family.

Are you interested in finding out more about Encounter? Are you thinking about making Encounter your church? How can you get more involved and connected? RSVP today for the Encounter Luncheon. We will walk through the history, purpose, heartbeat and values of Encounter and see what we have to offer to you as a church.

God has created you for a purpose. Every experience in your life has prepared you for the work God wants to do through you. For this workshop, you will discover that purpose as well as write you own personal identity and purpose statement. Cost: $25